Gritty reality; food for thought; Venezuelan grooves

When art meets big agriculture

“It’s hard for me to see something as pretty when the subject that I represent—the agricultural industry—is not pretty,” says Narsiso Martinez. He witnessed the industry first-hand; after immigrating from Mexico to LA at age 19, he picked produce for years, saving up in hopes of becoming an artist. Now he paints on cardboard produce boxes to capture the gritty reality of agricultural field work.

Why artist Narsiso Martinez resists pretty things to make his art

What does Alfredo Boulton sound like?

The Getty exhibition Alfredo Boulton: Looking at Venezuela, 1928–1978 explores the life of an extraordinary Venezuelan photographer, scholar, and champion of modern art. This curated playlist will put you in the spirit of the time and place surveyed in the show, and introduce you to music you’ll surely want to share.

From joropo and salsa to boleros and rock, the music of Alfredo Boulton

Paris then and now

Groundbreaking photographer Eugène Atget documented three decades of rapid urban transition in Paris from the late 19th to early 20th centuries. His works depict the architecture, streets, gardens, and people of the city. This online presentation lets you wander the charming streets of Atget’s turn-of-the-century Paris and discover how those same places look today.

The je ne sais quoi of Parisian storefronts, parks, alleys

In the mood for food

As we ramp up to Thanksgiving day, visions of delicious, homey food fill our thoughts and whet our appetite. So, since we’re already on the topic of food, here’s a sampling of culinary stories and recipes to distract or inspire you.

Decadent dining at a royal coronation

Recipes for a medieval French feast

What did ancient Romans eat?

A 1911 Thanksgiving cookbook

¡SPANGLED!

Thursday, November 30, 7:00 pm
Getty Center, Harold M. Williams Auditorium

Musical legend Van Dyke Parks shares the stage with Guatemalan-born singer-songwriter Gaby Moreno and the Cory Beers Cimbalom Band for a night of spectacular music that crosses genres and borders.

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World premiere of Arthur Tress: Water’s Edge

Sunday, December 3, 2:00 pm
Getty Center, Harold M. Williams Auditorium

Dive deep into acclaimed photographer Arthur Tress’s creative process and thoughts on aging, relationships, and legacy. This documentary’s non-linear narrative, set against the backdrop of Tress’s surrealistic imagery, lets audiences perceive the world through the artist’s lens. A discussion with the filmmaker Stephen B. Lewis follows the screening.

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